NICOLE REALMUTO OBJECTIVE: As a hardworking, fashion business professional I seek to obtain a position that will allow me to build on my creative, business and leadership experience. EDUCATION: Columbia College Chicago Bachelor of Arts – Fashion Business GPA 3.8/4.0 Member of National Society for Collegiate Scholars London College of Fashion Study Abroad Summer Program Eight week course concentrating on fashion design and merchandising California College of the Arts Four week pre-college program focusing on fashion design EXPERIENCE: Von Maur May 2013 - Present Glenview, IL Department Manager Started as Sales Associate, then promoted to Department Manager Accountable for sales, visuals and performance of department Knowledgeable and up to date on all current trends and styles Ralph Lauren September 2011 – May 2013 Chicago, IL Visual Display Freelance Started as Intern, then hired as Freelance Selected looks and dressed rigs and mannequins Part of window display team Maintain visual standards throughout store White House | Black Market January 2010 – May 2013 Northbrook, IL Sales Lead Started as Sales Associate, then promoted to Sales Lead Responsible for achievement of sales targets Implemented plan for floor sets and visual displays Provide personal shopping experience to customers Assist store manager training associates, planning goals, motivating team, and balancing daily receipts Perpetual Motion Agency January 2011 – May 2011 Chicago, IL Intern Design showroom displays Contributed to set-up, take-down and hosting the booth at trade shows Performed office duties “C” You At The Movies, Inc. May 2008 – August 2011 Libertyville, IL Shift Manager Started at Concession, then promoted to Shift Manager Oversaw ticket and concession sales, ran projection, trained and led team
and accountable for finances